KC-130J Cargo Winch

1.  INTRODUCTION 

This sources sought is being issued by the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Patuxent River, MD. The Tactical Airlift Program Office, PMA-207, is conducting a market survey of industry to determine potential interested sources that can provide a commercial off the shelf (COTS) Cargo Winch for the Department of the Navy KC-130J aircraft. In addition, this market research tool is being used to identify potential and eligible firms of all sizes, prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a solicitation. Responses will also be utilized by the Government in developing its acquisition/contracting strategy and Statement of Work/Performance Work Statement. All interested contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) government website at www.sam.gov to be eligible for award of Government contracts.

This sources sought is being used as a market research tool pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 10 to determine potential sources and their technical capabilities.  The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code currently assigned to this procurement is 336411. 

DISCLAIMER

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

2.  BACKGROUND

The NAVAIR C-130J program is currently pursuing the acquisition of Cargo Winches for the KC-130J Aircraft. Final acquisition objective needs to support 84 aircraft with one unit each, plus required sparing. Winch requirements include the following:

1. 1. Weight: ≤ 200 lbs
   2. Size: ≤ 21 in. width, ≤ 30 in. length, ≤ 24 in. height
   3. Speed: variable up to 30 FPM (± 15%)
   4. Capacity: 6,500 lbs
   5. Electrical:
      1. Operating Voltage (AC): 115/200 V, 400 Hz, 3 Phase
      2. Operating Voltage (DC): 28 V
      3. Rated Load Current (DC): 150 Amps (Max)
   6. Cable: Must exceed rated winch capacity with a design factor of 3.5
   7. Cable Length:  200ft/.375’’ thick
   8. Hook Size:  1-1/8 in. opening (Min) Maximum 1 Inch thickness
   9. Pendant: Controlled with a 60 ft. Cable
   10. Cargo Winch shall be capable of attaching to 2 or 3 10,000lbs tie-down rings
   11. Steel Cable: Yes
   12. Thermal Protection: Thermal shutoff device that protects winch from overheating while allowing for one time cargo offload (light desired)
   13. Self-Braking: desired but not required
   14. Must include snatch-block system
   15. Publications associated with reparability/sustainment of selected winch
   16. NAVAIR operational manuals

Note: None of the information contained within this document is legally binding. This information is intended to provide general use characteristics.

3.  INFORMATION REQUESTED AND SUBMISSION DETAILS (CAPABILITIES STATEMENT)

NAVAIR is conducting market research to identify industry partners that can provide a COTS Cargo Winch that falls within the Cargo Winch Requirements. Potential contractors are requested to provide information on current products, relevant history, evidence of past performance, access to original equipment manufacturer (OEM) engineering design data and use of proprietary modeling tools, and capability of supporting in full the functions and services identified herein. Interested contractors shall submit their technical capabilities describing how they are able to meet the Government’s complete requirements for the Cargo Winch.

Please submit two copies of your capabilities statement in an executive summary format not to exceed 10 pages.  If your response includes information you consider proprietary, please mark the information in accordance with regulatory guidance.  Please do not include company brochures or other marketing type information.  Include the following:

3.1  Corporate Information

1. Company's name and address.
2. Company's point of contact including email address and phone number.
3. Company's business size and list of North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes under which goods and services are provided.
4. General corporate information.

3.2  Specific Sources Sought Information Requested

1. Potential teaming arrangements, contractual relationships, and related past performance with Government programs in the past five years.
2. Ability to provide OEM peculiar components, parts, and materials in support of maintenance actions and operational support.
3. Access to current C-130J OEM technical manuals and source data, plus approved notice of all updates as applicable to perform the Logistics Support Analysis, Software Support, Technical Publication and NATOPS Flight Manual updates/revisions.

4. RESPONSES

Interested businesses shall submit responses by email to the Contract Specialist, Ms. Stephanie Savage (stephanie.r.savage2.civ@us.navy.mil). The capability statement package should demonstrate the respondent's ability to provide the requirements as listed above.